Davao Chinatown

Davao Chinatown 納卯唐人街 达沃唐人街
Arch of Friendship in Uyanguren, Davao City
Country	Philippines
Region	Davao Region
City	Davao City
Congressional District	2nd District of Davao
Barangays	4
Area
• Total	0.44 km2 (0.44 sq mi)

The Davao Chinatown is the Chinatown of the city of Davao and the only one in Mindanao. It is the primary residential area of the Chinese Philippine community in the city. The area is bordered by Santa Ana Avenue, Monteverde Avenue, Ramón Magsaysay Street and León García Street. It is the Philippines' largest Chinatown by area with a total land area of 44 hectares and is part of four barangays.

Davao's Chinatown came into being in 2003, when the city's mayor Rodrigo Duterte issued an executive order declaring a Chinatown those portions of Barangays 27-C and 30-C where Chinese Philippine residences and businesses were concentrated The Davao City Chinatown Development Council (DCCDC) was established in order to assist in the conservation of the cultural heritage of the area and in the implementation of policies in that regard. It is also charged with the management of commerce in the area. The Council saw it fitting to formally launch the city's own Chinatown during the Chinese New Year 2009, which fell on 26 January, through a week-long festival that ran from 24 January through 31 January.

These 4 archways are donated and sponsored by the Chinese Philippine community:

The Chinese archways are inspired by a pailou or páifāng. Known for its traditional style of Chinese architectural arch in China.

Temples are place used for worship in Buddhism and Taoism. These temples are also visited by tourists visiting in the city.

Large shopping malls, hardware stores, restaurants, retail and wholesale stores exist within the Chinatown. It is the major hub of trade for all Chinese Filipinos in Dávao. Affordable and cheap goods such as fruits, vegetables and dry goods are available in small kiosks and stalls.

Chinese institutions such as the Davao Central High School, a non-sectarian private Chinese school, offer Chinese language and culture classes to students in the Philippines.